Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 106

Hood
To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release lever
(1) under the driver's side of the
instrument panel.
Important!
To avoid damage to the windshield
wipers or hood, open the hood only
with wipers in the parked position.
Pull handle (2) out of radiator grill to
stop, and open hood. Do not lift hood
at louvers of grill! Make certain the
windshield wiper arm is not folded
forward.
To close:
Lower hood and let it drop into lock
from a height of approx. 1 ft (30 cm),
assisting with flat hands placed only on
edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, if hood is
not fully closed, repeat closing,
procedure. Do not push down on
hood to attempt to fully close it.
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay
clear of moving parts when the hood
Is open and the engine is running. Be
sure the hood is properly closed
before driving. When closing hood,
use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system.
Because of the nigh voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets,
diagnostic socket) of the ignition
system
•
with the engine running,
•
while starting the engine,
•
if ignition is "on" and the
engine is turned manually.
If you see flames, steam or smoke
coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant
temperature gauge indicates that the
engine is overheated, do not open the
hood. Move away from vehicle and
do not open the hood until the engine
has cooled. If necessary, call a fire
department.
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